Loking for a working old Asante router that has the ability to attach a 56K external modem for dialup backup service. Mine just smoked on me.

If that's the key feature you need - dial-up as backup - don't overlook the older Airport Extremes, too. They have modems built-in.

Let me look in my office this weekend... I'm certain I was trying to give one of those away a few months ago.

What I was doing with the Asante router was sharing a dial up connection with 3 computers in the house.

The old Extreme will do that too. Just saying - if you can't find an Asante - that the Extreme might be an option.

Thanks Jack. Always wise and helpful.

Okay, If there is anyone out there with a used Airport Extreme -- I am open.

Calvin looks like Amazon.com
Has a variety of the previous Extremes for you if no one here does.

The saucer-shaped Extremes have the modem.

I found a workaround for the router failure.

I hooked the phone line to my G4 tower internal modem

Went into System Prefs - Network - Internal Modem - and set up the dialing info.

Next I went to System Prefs - Sharing - Internet and turned on Internet Sharing from internal modem to computers on Built In Ethernet.

My guess it that my G4 is now a DHCP server and all my computers are happy again. Even the Windows ones.

56K and kicking!

Glad you found a workaround... I found the Asante routers I was giving away. If you want either one just let me know. I plan on bringing a box of "giveaways" to the next meeting.

The computer that you have set up as as software base station has to be on all the time, otherwise it will not be broadcasting. I did this with my G3 before I owned an Airport base station. Only I was sharing the signal that came in through my cable modem, whereas you are sharing a dial-up connection.

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Originally posted by Dave:
Glad you found a workaround... I found the Asante routers I was giving away. If you want either one just let me know. I plan on bringing a box of "giveaways" to the next meeting.

Yes Dave I would like the Asante Router. I will take one for sure but both if no one wants the other.

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Originally posted by Donna:
The computer that you have set up as as software base station has to be on all the time, otherwise it will not be broadcasting. I did this with my G3 before I owned an Airport base station. Only I was sharing the signal that came in through my cable modem, whereas you are sharing a dial-up connection.

Thanks for the advisory Donna. As a Workaround I used the "Bypass when G4 is down" checkbox. It's found under "My Apple---Joshing----Pulling Donna's Leg"

Joking aside, it's a good point to note. I pretty much leave the G4 on most of the time.

I have an Asante VR2004AC for sale. It's a WiFi router, and print server.

It's the last of the "old school" routers, and has a COM port, but no RJ-11 connector. "Old school" means it has a built-in print server, which only a few commercial routers (as in very expensive routers) offer today.

It's still supported by Asante (archival support, this is).

Make an offer, if anyone wants it. The print server could save you a few bucks, and LOTS of headaches.

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Originally posted by Calvin:

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Originally posted by Dave:
Glad you found a workaround... I found the Asante routers I was giving away. If you want either one just let me know. I plan on bringing a box of "giveaways" to the next meeting.

Yes Dave I would like the Asante Router. I will take one for sure but both if no one wants the other.

Ahh Yes Mr. Haney's truck has come through again!

Thanks Dave, I am back online whole house!